Is Lucy Perry n the doghouse?

But the red miniature dachsund isn’t the big inspiration for decorations at the Governor’s Mansion that she was a couple of years ago.

For the second year in a row, she has been replaced by a jolly fat man — yes, that one. This year’s theme is “A Vintage Christmas with Santa.”

There will be daily tours up until Christmas and an open house on December 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Perrys also are hosting holiday parties for such folk as staff, media, docents, legislators and friends. In preparation, the staff is baking some 1,300 cookies — “all hand-decorated of course,” said Walt.

There may not be the canine influence that there was in Lucy’s big year, when garlands were accented with silver-and-gold dog snacks.

But the little dog will get her due. A doghouse resembling the Governor’s Mansion has been popular with visitors, and Walt said it “will still grace the lawn.”

Purely for decorative purposes, of course.

“Of course Lucy does not live outdoors!” Walt said by email. “As the First Dog, she lives in the family quarters on the second floor.”